State Authorization
As of May 9, 2013
All U.S. States require post-secondary educational institutions to be legally authorized to provide post-secondary educational instruction in their states. Many of these state laws and regulations also apply to online, distance and correspondence educational instruction offered in that state. As such, Saint Francis University and its online/distance educations programs must be authorized in certain states prior to offering those courses or programs to students residing in those states. Likewise, many states require post-secondary educational institutions to be legally authorized to offer activities such as internships, clinical or fieldwork experiences in their state.
Saint Francis University is in a continuous process to monitor regulations in states and territories in which it "operates."Prospective out-of-state students should consult the list below to determine their eligibility for admission to our online programs.
Students presently enrolled in our on-campus programs that wish to complete an activity such as an internship, clinical or fieldwork experience should consult the program coordinator before initializing any contact with an out-of-state business or agency.
Authorization
Saint Francis University has received authorization (or is waived from the requirement) to offer online degree programs to residents in the following states as well as opportunities for internships, clinical or fieldwork experiences as noted:
Internships/Clinical or Fieldwork Experiences Authorization
| Alabama |
Pending |
No |
Pending |
Yes |
| Arizona |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Arkansas |
Pending |
No |
No |
Yes |
| California |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Colorado |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Connecticut |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Delaware |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Pending |
| Florida |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Georgia |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Idaho |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Illinois |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Iowa |
Pending |
Pending |
Pending |
Yes |
| Kansas |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Kentucky |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Louisiana |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Maryland |
Pending |
Pending |
Pending |
Pending |
| Massachusetts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Michigan |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Missouri |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Montana |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nebraska |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| New Hampshire |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Oklahoma |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pennsylvania |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rhode Island |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nebraska |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nevada |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| New York |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| South Carolina |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tennessee |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (must be student initiated) |
| Texas |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Pending |
| Virginia |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Washington |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wisconsin |
Pending |
Pending |
Pending |
Yes |
Pending Authorization
Saint Francis University is the process of researching and applying for authorization in the following states and territories. Note: If your state is on the pending approval list, this does not exclude you from applying to Saint Francis University. Authorization considerations vary by state and program. Please contact the program enrollment counselor prior to completing the application to see if accommodations are possible.
- Alaska
- Arkansas (not to enroll students until authorization is received)
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Puerto Rico
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
No Authorization - Internships/Clinical or Fieldwork Experiences
Saint Francis University has chosen to not seek authorization for student completion of internships, clinical or fieldwork experiences, etc. in the following states due to the lengthy and expensive application process:
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire